12/09/2014

It's the 9th day of the 12 Days Handmade Christmas and that means that it's my turn to share my gift idea! I'm so excited about this project, I think that they turned out so well!

Today, I'm sharing how to make a wooden trivet that can also double as a serving board or even a cutting board. It's a great handmade hostess gift, but would also work well for teachers and family members as well. It's easy to make and simple enough to "mass" produce.

Cut your wood board to size, 12" x 7 1/4", I went the super simple way and simply had them cut to size while I was at Home Depot. Next, sand rough edges, round off corners and edges with the sandpaper as well.

Step 2:

Center your word template onto your board, trace over the words with a sharp pencil, remove paper. You should see a light mark from the pencil in the wood, trace over lightly with pencil.

Step 3:

Use your wood burner to burn your design onto your board.

*Note, If you do not have a wood burning tool you could also simply paint the design onto the wood, but please note that it will not be food safe and can only be used as a trivet.

Step 4:

Paint the edges of the board with acrylic paint. The sides will not come in contact with food so using paint here is okay, just make sure that the paint is only along the edges.

Step 5:

Once the paint on the edges is dry apply the Butcher Block Conditioner according to the manufacturer's instructions. Applying the conditioner will protect the wood and keep it looking nice, it also adds a nice subtle luster. The conditioner is food safe.

And that's it! You've got a beautiful wooden trivet to give...

That also makes a lovely cheese board...

Or even a super sweet way to serve a sweet treat...

It's a beautiful and practical gift to give and make. Pair it with cheese and crackers, or new linens or perhaps a favorite recipe...but it also stands as a lovely gift all by itself.

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It's the 9th day of the 12 Days Handmade Christmas and that means that it's my turn to share my gift idea! I'm so excited about this project, I think that they turned out so well!

Today, I'm sharing how to make a wooden trivet that can also double as a serving board or even a cutting board. It's a great handmade hostess gift, but would also work well for teachers and family members as well. It's easy to make and simple enough to "mass" produce.

Cut your wood board to size, 12" x 7 1/4", I went the super simple way and simply had them cut to size while I was at Home Depot. Next, sand rough edges, round off corners and edges with the sandpaper as well.

Step 2:

Center your word template onto your board, trace over the words with a sharp pencil, remove paper. You should see a light mark from the pencil in the wood, trace over lightly with pencil.

Step 3:

Use your wood burner to burn your design onto your board.

*Note, If you do not have a wood burning tool you could also simply paint the design onto the wood, but please note that it will not be food safe and can only be used as a trivet.

Step 4:

Paint the edges of the board with acrylic paint. The sides will not come in contact with food so using paint here is okay, just make sure that the paint is only along the edges.

Step 5:

Once the paint on the edges is dry apply the Butcher Block Conditioner according to the manufacturer's instructions. Applying the conditioner will protect the wood and keep it looking nice, it also adds a nice subtle luster. The conditioner is food safe.

And that's it! You've got a beautiful wooden trivet to give...

That also makes a lovely cheese board...

Or even a super sweet way to serve a sweet treat...

It's a beautiful and practical gift to give and make. Pair it with cheese and crackers, or new linens or perhaps a favorite recipe...but it also stands as a lovely gift all by itself.

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